<a href="http://krill.nl/valer-church/">Krill Architecture</a> recently unveiled plans for a beautiful circular wooden church for <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V%C3%A5ler,_Hedmark">Valer</a>, Norway. The competition entry proposes to renovate the town's old church ruins with an open <a href="http://inhabitat.com/apple-unveils-exciting-new-pictures-of-its-foster-partners-designed-green-headquarters-in-cupertino/">ring-shaped building</a> that is powered by <a href="http://inhabitat.com/solar-power/">solar panels</a>. The interior of the ring holds a verdant patio, and the structure would be lifted on one side, giving people the opportunity to come in without crossing a threshold.

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Valer Church by Krill Architecture

The church building is designed for two important, but seemingly incompatible demands.

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Valer Church by Krill Architecture

One demand is the open character of the gathering space (Domus Ecclesiae), involving the church in the community

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Valer Church by Krill Architecture

The other demand is the closed character of the spiritual, secluded space (Domus Dei), promising peace of mind.

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Valer Church by Krill Architecture

It is for that reason that the church will be placed as an open ring in a newly designed park.

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Valer Church by Krill Architecture

The ruins of the old church will be clad with granite and <a href="http://inhabitat.com/solar-power/">solar collectors</a>.

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Valer Church by Krill Architecture

Several spaces are collected within the ring under a partly open roof. Toilets, storage, technical spaces, and offices for the pastor and eldermen are positioned outside, and can be accessed through the ring-shaped passageway.

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Valer Church by Krill Architecture

Krill Architecture recently unveiled plans for a beautiful circular wooden church for Valer, Norway. The competition entry proposes to renovate the town's old church ruins with an open ring-shaped building that is powered by solar panels. The interior of the ring holds a verdant patio, and the structure would be lifted on one side, giving people the opportunity to come in without crossing a threshold.